Archive for September, 2016
Hurricane Matthew ‘Not A Threat At This Time’
Hurricane Matthew is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time,” the Bermuda Weather Service said today, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs forecast to be 1079 nm to the south-south-west at 6am on Monday, October 3rd. Graphic courtesy of the BWS: The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center says, “At 8.00am... Read more of this article
Column: Airport Is A ‘Bad Deal For Bermuda’
[Opinion column written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] “Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt that the biggest threat to the future prospects of the way of life we enjoy in Bermuda today is the problem of the Government deficit and public debt.” Bob Richards – 2016 Budget Statement Minister Bob Richards is on record stating that the biggest issue... Read more of this article
Airport: ‘Solution That Accomplishes Our Aims’
“The negotiating parties are near an agreement to provide Bermuda what it needs to bring our airport facility into the 21st century, without compromising the Government’s ability to meet its other responsibilities to the people of Bermuda,” the Ministry of Finance said, adding that “in the absence of any viable alternative, we need... Read more of this article
Court: 76-Yr-Old’s Mental Health To Be Assessed
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 76-year-old man accused the Government of mistreating him and also requested to be paid $35 million as compensation for a car he said the police had confiscated. Abdullah Furqan had appeared during the session of Plea Court the day before, during which he had raised his voice and alleged that the Magistrate was not... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Bermuda Becoming Learning Society’
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] There is nothing more important to any society than the quality of education provided. This speaks to the facilitation of formal and informal learning; unlocking the potential of the most important resource of any country; its people. There is an ongoing conversation across the Globe on the effectiveness of systems... Read more of this article
August Tourism Figures Show Increased Arrivals
The Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities Michael Fahy released some figures from the ‘Tourism Measures August 2016 Report’ — which is produced by the Bermuda Tourism Authority — with the Minister saying he is “extremely impressed with and encouraged by these August results.” “The report showed that... Read more of this article
Age Concern: “Take A Stand Against Ageism”
Saturday [Oct 1] represents the World Health Organization’s [WHO] observance of the International Day of Older Persons, and the theme for the observance of the day this year is “Take a Stand Against Ageism”. According to WHO, “The World Health Assembly resolution related to the WHO Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health, adopted... Read more of this article
BFRS Respond To Fire Involving Three Vehicles
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire in the Loughland housing complex in Paget last night [Sept 29], with one car and two bikes found “smoldering from the affects of the fire.” Fire Service spokesperson, Staff Officer Delton White, said, “At approximately 9:49pm on Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article
Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rose 0.8%
Consumers paid 1.6% more in July 2016 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. The level of inflation rose 0.8 percentage points from the 0.8% measured in June 2016. The Consumer Price Index report said, “Between June 2016 and July 2016, the average cost of goods and services in the... Read more of this article
Mid-Term BizCamp Recruitment Announced
Young local entrepreneurs are being invited to showcase their business savvy during an innovative training scheme being conducted during the Mid-Term Break from October 24 to October 28. The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI], in conjunction with the Department of E-Commerce, will conduct the Mid-Term BizCamp designed to “cultivate the entrepreneurial... Read more of this article
BHS Officially Launch Early Years Programme
The Bermuda High School [BHS] officially launched its Early Years Programme [EYP], with Premier Michael Dunkley, Minister of Education Wayne Scott and Shadow Minister of Education Lovita Foggo in attendance for the ribbon cutting. Staff, Students, and Trustees also attended the Opening in front of Curling Cottage, which was completely renovated to provide... Read more of this article
Football Association Naming, Awards Ceremony
The Bermuda Football Association recently held several events; a street renaming, the unveiling of a sign leading to the offices, a ribbon cutting to the drive way, the building naming and then 2015/16 awards presentation. Dandy Town Hornets striker Angelo Simmons came away with the Premier Division MVP and the Leading Goalscorer Award while Anwar Teleford... Read more of this article
